5:05 pm today

People queueing for hours outside Otara doctor's clinic

From Checkpoint, 5:05 pm today

Dozens of unwell or injured people desperate to see a doctor are queueing for hours outside a south Auckland clinic before dawn. Local Doctors Otara said they've tried everything to keep their waiting times short, but the aging workforce, difficulty recruiting and a lack of funding has meant waiting times have got out of control. So, many patients have taken to queing up as early as 6am to try and see a doctor quicker. Checkpoint reporter Luka Forman visited the clinic to talk to some patients about the long waits.